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Rotational alignment method and apparatus for tubing conveyed perforating guns

US4523649A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1983
Grant dateJun 18, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/119
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for angularly aligning normally vertical rows of explosive charge containers mounted on a tubing conveyed perforating gun carrier so that none of the explosive charges is directed substantially vertically upwardly in the event that perforation is accomplished in a non-vertical section of the well casing.

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